E6: S1E5 Zaid Jilani on universal basic income, conservative economics, The Falcon & the Winter Soldier

Why did the GOP fail to put up a fight against Biden's rescue package? What are the benefits of Universal Basic Income? And do Marvel's Avengers need a GoFundMe? On a new episode of "Right Now with Stephen Kent," guest Zaid Jilani joins host Stephen Kent and co-host Brad Polumbo to discuss why Republicans today fight culture wars instead of addressing fiscal policy, and the growing tendency of policymakers to lean on populist messaging. ---- Content of This Episode ---- 00:40 Where’s that Tea Party energy? 02:16 Zaid Jilani on the GOP not putting up a fight against Pres. Biden’s stimulus bill 08:05 COVID-19 crisis impact on fiscal conservatism 12:30 Importance of policy or culture to voters 20:03 Big business realigning with Democrats 23:50 Stimulus checks – a precursor to universal basic income? 32:00 The Avengers need a GoFundMe 36:12 Good news on e-waste, hate crime trends and vaccines. ---- Plugs for our Guest ---- Follow Zaid Jilani on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ZaidJilani